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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction in adults.
  • It is often associated with a pathologic lead point.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old female presented with a 3-week history of intermittent, crampy epigastric abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.
  • Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed two distinct areas of intussusception.

Findings:

  • Exploratory laparoscopy identified six separate regions of small bowel intussusception.
  • This represents a rare presentation of multiple simultaneous intussusceptions in an adult.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering multiple intussusceptions in adult patients with persistent abdominal symptoms.
  • Advanced imaging and surgical exploration are crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of complex intussusception cases.